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Big Show's WWE Nightmare: Nearly Quit Over Mysterio Injury Scare
15 Apr
Summary
- Paul Wight feared seriously injuring Rey Mysterio in a 2003 match.
- A botched stretcher spot nearly caused Wight to quit WWE.
- Mysterio was unharmed, finding the incident humorous post-match.
Paul Wight, famously known as Big Show, recently recounted a harrowing moment from a 2003 match against Rey Mysterio that nearly prompted him to leave WWE. The incident, which occurred at Backlash 2003, involved a planned stretcher spot that went terrifyingly wrong.
Wight's original idea was to swing Mysterio, strapped to a stretcher, into the ring post twice before returning him to the ring. However, during the execution, Wight lost his grip on the stretcher, sending Mysterio careening towards the post unexpectedly. He immediately feared he had caused a severe injury to Mysterio.
Consumed by worry backstage, Wight packed his bags and drove to the hospital, intending to resign from WWE if Mysterio was seriously hurt. He stated his strong commitment to the safety of his fellow wrestlers.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Wight was astonished to find Mysterio casually sitting up in bed, completely unharmed and even finding the mishap amusing. Wight expressed his relief and mild exasperation, noting Mysterio's penchant for high-risk spots in matches.
